Ford City
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Local offices in Ford City
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Local office · City office
Ford City Borough Municipal Building
1000 4th Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226
Help here
- Borough office servicesVisit or call the borough office for help with local government services and questions.
- Water and utility bill paymentsPay your borough utility bill at the office or find other payment options on the borough website.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fordcityborough.org
Library · Regional office
Ford City Public Library
1136 Fourth Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on armstronglibraries.org
Older adults · County office
Ford City Senior Community Center
421 9th Street, Ford City, PA 16226
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsAdults age 60 and older can take part in activities, programs, and social events at the center.
- Lunch at the senior centerAdults age 60 and older can reserve a lunch by calling the center a day ahead.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on co.armstrong.pa.us
Human services · Regional office
PA 211
Help here
- Local help and service referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, bills, and crisis support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Armstrong County
Ford City is in Armstrong County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Armstrong County Children, Youth & Family Services
310 South Jefferson Street, Kittanning, PA 16201
Help here
- Child and family supportThe agency helps families find services and works to protect children from abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.armstrong.pa.us
Older adults · County office
Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging
120 South Grant Avenue, Suite 4, Kittanning, PA 16201
Help here
- Aging services and referralsThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with support, in-home services, meals, and other local resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.armstrong.pa.us
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program
120 South Grant Avenue, Suite 3, Kittanning, PA 16201
Help here
- Behavioral and developmental health servicesThe program connects county residents with behavioral health and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aibdhp.org
Veterans · County office
Armstrong County Veterans Affairs
450 East Market Street, Suite 107, Kittanning, PA 16201
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and survivors complete claims for state and federal benefits and find local support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.armstrong.pa.us
Child support · County office
Armstrong County Domestic Relations
500 East Market Street, Suite 100, Kittanning, PA 16201
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps residents with child support cases, payments, and related forms.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.armstrong.pa.us
Emergency help · County office
Armstrong County Department of Public Safety
Help here
- Emergency management informationThe department provides information about emergency management, 911, and hazardous materials services in the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on armcodps.com
Pennsylvania programs by kind of help
These are run by Pennsylvania and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- PA 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988